Rugby News

Britain's leading ticket fraud expert claims police are not properly investigating breaches in new ticket touting laws, leaving thousands of fans at risk ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

As the teams arrive on UK shores ahead of the Rugby World Cup, we've picked and captioned a selection of the best images of the welcome ceremonies

Ireland's head coach Joe Schmidt has been handed a boost ahead of the World Cup with the news that prop Cian Healy will be available for selection.

The prospect of the long-awaited return of veteran South Africa scrum-half Fourie du Preez for Saturday's Rugby World Cup game against Japan is music to the ears of his potential half-back partner.

​Eli Walker has had to drop out of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad due to injury after himself coming in as a late replacement for Leigh Halfpenny.

Lee Dickson has been named Northampton Saints captain, replacing Dylan Hartley.

Will Greenwood has concerns about the versatility of the England bench for their opening Rugby World Cup clash against Fiji.

Glasgow hooker Kevin Bryce was surprised to receive a Rugby World Cup call-up after he replaced the injured Stuart McInally in the Scotland squad.

World Cup winner Iain Balshaw believes a lack of 'X-factor' could cost England dearly when the heat is turned up at the business end of this year's tournament.

A great try from Edinburgh's Damien Hoyland, Jacques Burger and an airport haka are just a few of Will Greenwood's favourite rugby things.

Tom Youngs and Jonathan Joseph say the England players can't wait for their Rugby World Cup opener game against Fiji on Friday.

Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco says the influence of his brother Mirco has helped him achieve such longevity in international rugby.

England coach Stuart Lancaster was delighted to be able to name an unchanged side for Friday's World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham.

Stuart Lancaster has named an unchanged starting XV for England's World Cup opener against Fiji on Friday.

Handre Pollard has vowed South Africa will unite under their quest for World Cup glory, despite political wrangling over their presence at the tournament.

Next week I am hoping to start my top 10 talking points on an upbeat note.

The Welsh Principality League has introduced a scoring experiment this season which could make the sport more attractive.

Phil Clarke picks his top five tries from the weekend's Super League Super 8s and Qualifiers.

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera is intent on causing an upset in their World Cup opener against England at Twickenham on Friday evening.

A touch of class from Todd Carney and more tries for Jermaine McGillvary feature in this week's Set of Six...

Kyran Bracken believes that England are real contenders for the World Cup and wonders if Australia's' new' scrum will front up in the northern hemisphere.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has dismissed any fears surrounding his bandaged left hand and is ready to start against Italy in their World Cup opener.